Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 May/June 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 20
File names: 0620_s16_qp_11 · 0620_s16_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0620/11 May/June 2016
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/11 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/11 May/June 2016
- Question 1
In which changes do the particles move further apart? W X gas liquid solid …
- Question 2
A sample of a dye is investigated by chromatography. A line is drawn across a piece of chromatography paper and a spot of the dye is placed on it. The paper is placed in water. water chromatography paper line spot …
- Question 3
One of the instructions for an experiment reads as follows. Quickly add 50 cm3 of acid. What is the best piece of apparatus to use? A a burette B a conical flask C a measuring cylinder D a pipette
- Question 4
Diamond and graphite are macromolecules. Which statement about diamond and graphite is not correct? A They are giant structures with high melting points. B They are non-conductors of electricity. C They contain only atoms of a non-metal. D They have …
- Question 5
The table shows the electronic structure of four atoms. atom electronic structure …
- Question 6
An aluminium atom has a nucleon number of 27 and a proton number of 13. How many neutrons does this aluminium atom contain? …
- Question 7
What happens when a bond is formed between a green gaseous element and a soft metallic element? A The gas atoms gain an electron. B The gas atoms lose an electron. C The metal atoms gain an electron. D The …
- Question 8
The equation shows the reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid. [Ar: …
- Question 9
The diagram shows an electrical cable. metal core plastic coating Which statement about the substances used is correct? A The coating is plastic because it conducts electricity well. B The core is copper because it conducts electricity well. C The …
- Question 10
When substance X is electrolysed, the amount of gases P and Q formed is shown. …
- Question 11
The energy level diagram for the reaction between sodium hydrogen carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid is shown. sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide sodium hydrogen carbonate + dilute hydrochloric acid energy Which row correctly describes the type of reaction …
- Question 12
The diagram shows some properties that substances may have. To which labelled part of the diagram does 235U belong? compound used as an energy source radioactive …
- Question 13
A liquid X reacts with solid Y to form a gas. Which two diagrams show suitable methods for investigating the rate (speed) of the reaction? …
- Question 14
An experiment, S, is carried out to measure the volume of hydrogen produced when excess dilute sulfuric acid is added to zinc. A second experiment, T, is carried out using the same mass of zinc but under different conditions. The …
- Question 15
Aluminium reacts with iron(III) oxide as shown. iron(III) oxide + aluminium → iron + aluminium oxide Which statement about this reaction is correct? A Aluminium is oxidised. B Aluminium oxide is reduced. C Iron(III) oxide is oxidised. D Iron is …
- Question 16
Which reaction is reversible? A Cu + ZnSO4 → CuSO4 + Zn B CuO + H2SO4 → CuSO4 …
- Question 17
Which statements are properties of an acid? 1 reacts with ammonium sulfate to form ammonia 2 turns red litmus blue …
- Question 18
Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element forms an acidic oxide? …
- Question 19
A method used to make copper(II) sulfate crystals is shown. 1 Place dilute sulfuric acid in a beaker. 2 Warm the acid. 3 Add copper(II) oxide until it is in excess. 4 Filter the mixture. 5 Evaporate the filtrate until …
- Question 20
The results of two tests on solid X are shown. test observation aqueous sodium hydroxide added green precipitate formed acidified silver nitrate added yellow precipitate formed What is X? A copper(II) chloride B copper(II) iodide C iron(II) chloride D iron(II) …
- Question 21
Where in the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements greatest? left or right side of a period at the top or bottom of a group A left bottom B left top C right bottom D right top
- Question 22
Some properties of four elements, …
- Question 23
Which of the following could be a transition element? melting point in °C density in g / cm3 colour electrical conductor …
- Question 24
Two statements about argon are given. 1 Argon has a full outer shell of electrons. 2 Argon is very reactive and is used in lamps. Which is correct? A Both statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1. B …
- Question 25
Three students, X, Y and Z, were told that solid P reacts with dilute acids and also conducts electricity. The table shows the students’ suggestions about the identity of …
- Question 26
W, X and Y are metals, one of which is copper and one of which is iron. • W has a coloured oxide which can be reduced by carbon. • X has a black oxide and is also found in …
- Question 27
Tin is a metal that is less reactive than iron and is extracted from its ore cassiterite, SnO2. Which statements about tin are correct? 1 Tin can be extracted from cassiterite using carbon. 2 Tin does not conduct electricity. 3 …
- Question 28
Which statement about the uses of metals is correct? A Aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft because of its strength and high density. B Copper is used in electrical wiring because of its strength and high density. C …
- Question 29
The diagram shows an experiment to investigate how paint affects the rusting of iron. air P Q water iron painted iron What happens to the water level in tubes P and Q? tube P tube Q A falls rises B …
- Question 30
A new planet has been discovered and its atmosphere has been analysed. atmosphere planet The table shows the composition of its atmosphere. gas percentage by volume carbon dioxide 4 nitrogen 72 oxygen 24 Which gases are present in the atmosphere …
- Question 31
Water was added to separate samples of anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride and anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. Which row describes the colour changes that take place in these reactions? cobalt(II) chloride copper(II) sulfate A blue to pink blue to white B blue to …
- Question 32
Which pollutant found in air does not have an effect on respiration? A carbon monoxide B lead compounds C oxides of nitrogen D sulfur dioxide
- Question 33
A farmer’s soil is very low in both nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Which fertiliser would improve the quality of this soil most effectively? percentage nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) potassium …
- Question 34
When limestone is heated it forms lime (calcium oxide) and carbon dioxide. CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g) Which statement is not correct? A Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which may contribute to climate change. B Slaked lime is used …
- Question 35
The diagram shows the separation of petroleum into fractions. gasoline …
- Question 36
Which of the compounds shown are in the same homologous series? 1 CH3OH 2 CH3CH2OH 3 CH3COOH 4 CH3CH2CH2OH …
- Question 37
Compound Q decolourises bromine water. Compound Q has two carbon atoms in each molecule. Which statement about compound Q is correct? A It contains carbon-hydrogen double bonds. B It has six hydrogen atoms per molecule. C It has two carbon-carbon …
- Question 38
What is used in the production of ethanol from ethene? A hydrogen and oxygen B oxygen only C steam D yeast
- Question 39
Ethene forms an addition polymer as shown. …
- Question 40
The diagram shows a molecule of an organic compound …
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